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Bayh wins second term

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 11:38 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The only statewide Indiana Democrat to claim victory Tuesday night was U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, who handily defeated Republican Marvin Scott.

Bush waits on close counts

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 3:14 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush and challenger Sen. John Kerry sweated out a tension-packed conclusion to the race between an embattled incumbent and a Democrat who questioned the war he waged in Iraq. Ohio loomed as this year's Florida, the decisive state, with Kerry's options dwindling.

REACTION: Democrat concedes, offers optimism for the future

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 3:14 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Election night was not the night Indiana Democrats were hoping for, as Republicans decisively swept all but one statewide office. Incumbent Democratic Gov. Joe Kernan lost to Republican Mitch Daniels by nine points in the most expensive and one of the tightest gubernatorial races in Indiana history.

Hoosiers switch to Mitch

By Lindsey Jancek and Lindsay Jancek · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 3:14 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Hundreds of supporters chanted 'Our Man Mitch' inside a packed Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University as they welcomed their new governor, Mitch Daniels. Taking the podium Tuesday night, the newly elected Governor accepted his position at the same spot where he started his campaign 16 months ago. "I started my campaign in the parking lot here at Hinkle Fieldhouse," Daniels said, "and there is no better place to finish it tonight."

Around The Election

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:26 a.m.

Volunteers become heart of last-minute campaigns, support In the last few hours of the election campaign, volunteers at the small mustard-yellow Monroe County Republican Party headquarters on Morton Street busily worked to get out the vote. With overcast skies and steady rain at times, 120 people planned to offer their time Tuesday doing whatever was needed to encourage the vote.

First timers, old hands embrace opportunity to influence outcome

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:23 a.m.

Voters on and around campus braved a steady rain and long lines to cast their ballots Tuesday. But poll workers and volunteers said most people remained upbeat and didn't seem to mind the weather or the occasional delays.

Monroe County Republicans celebrate Daniels victory

By Ashley Rhodebeck · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:21 a.m.

After working 14 hours and running on energy from an evening nap, Anna Ivey, who described herself as the chief gofer for the Monroe County Republican Headquarters, wove through the throng of people at the Monroe County Republican victory party Tuesday night.

Monroe County Democrats watch numbers

By Kathleen Quilligan and Kathleen Quilligen · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:20 a.m.

At 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Bob Molnar and his wife Anna Bednarski sat at the last of 12 tables watching the 144-square-foot TV broadcasting election results at the front of the room.

Power loss impacts wait time at polling sites

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:19 a.m.

Casting a vote in Monroe County was anything but simple Tuesday. About 11:30 a.m., voters in Bloomington, Ellettsville and the surrounding areas experienced a short power outage that might have stemmed from an accident on Highway 45/46, near the Monroe County line.

First-time voters brave obstacles

By David A. Nosko · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:18 a.m.

As the campus community closed the doors to the polling places at 6 p.m. Tuesday, America's democratic right to vote had cost some IU students time in lines lasting throughout the day. Within Monroe County's 96 precincts, many Bloomington residents experienced poll booth scenes similar to a day trip to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Sodrel leading in pending race

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 3,2004 2:17 a.m.

After a night of flip-flopping results, both Democrat Baron Hill and Republican Mike Sodrel will have to wait for 6,500 absentee ballots to be counted before either can be declared a winner.

Trend Tidbits

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:46 p.m.

Apple unveils new iPod SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apple Computer Inc. introduced a new larger-capacity iPod last week with a color display as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2's songs.

North Korea, Iran respond, defend nuclear programs

By Alyson Brodsy and Edith M. Lederer · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:44 p.m.

UNITED NATIONS -- Challenged by the U.N. nuclear chief to prove their atomic programs are peaceful, North Korea said it would scrap its "nuclear deterrence" if the United States ended its hostile policy and Iran said negotiations with three European countries may "bring fruit."

Comic strip contested

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:43 p.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- At least 20 newspapers are objecting to Saturday's "Doonesbury" comic strip because it features a profanity, uttered in the strip by Vice President Dick Cheney. Editors told Universal Press Syndicate, the comic strip's distributor, that if their reporters aren't allowed to use profanity in stories, they don't think "Doonesbury" should, either.

Rookie Sanders gets stops, passing marks after replacing Doss

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:38 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bob Sanders never doubted his skills. All he wanted was a chance to show how he could play. In Sunday's 45-35 loss at Kansas City, Sanders earned his biggest opportunity of the season when he replaced the injured Mike Doss. He finished with nine tackles, one fumble recovery and emerged as one of the Colts' few bright spots on an otherwise bleak defensive day.

Does Sexual orientation Political affiliation?

By Lucretia Fernandez · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:37 p.m.

Can a lesbian be a Republican? This summer, Mary Cheney's sexuality made national headlines because of her continued support and involvement in President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney's campaign.

Artest leads hobbled Pacers into start of season

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Krawczynski · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:37 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Indiana Pacers lost their third starter to injury in the preseason, one player rose up to provide the voice of reason and a calming influence.

Ricky's retirement up in smoke?

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:33 p.m.

After a summer of touring around the world, listening to Pink Floyd, watching Sponge Bob and staring at lava lamps for hours on end, Ricky Williams wants back into the NFL.

Successful season ends in Regional loss

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

IU soccer is synonymous with success. IU soccer teams have produced six national championships, 16 College Cup appearances, 27 All-American honorees and the most successful coach in NCAA history. Beating the Hoosiers can make a season a success for many teams.

Around The State

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

Longtime poll worker to retire WINCHESTER, Ind. -- A 95-year-old man who has voted in every election for the last 76 years, is retiring this year as a poll worker. George Bascom normally judges ballots at the city building in Lynn, about 30 miles southeast of Muncie, The Star Press reported. He has voted in every election since 1928, when Herbert Hoover was elected president.